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RL03 BVM

2003 Ford Fusion

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 BVM
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,945 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

nearside rear tyre tread ON legal limit

offside rear tyre tread ON legal limit

Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

nearside rear tyre tread ON legal limit

offside rear tyre tread ON legal limit

Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant leak on engine

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant leak on engine

Pass 31 Aug 2016 96,846 miles

Front wish bone ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front headlamp beam pattern poor / borderline pass

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber has misting of oil / weak

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front tyre valve / perished

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

both rear tyres cracking / perished

corrosion to underside in places

exhaust heat shield loose

front part of n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

minor leak of exhaust gasses from corroded rear exhaust silencer

misting of oil from power steering rack

power steering pipes on steering rack corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,703 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 91,703 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,126 miles

Advise rear bump stops broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise rear bump stops broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,895 miles

Advise condition of front brake disc's

Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,895 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Advise condition of front brake disc's

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 61,507 miles

N/S headlamp requires slight adjustment

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 61,507 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S headlamp requires slight adjustment

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,564 miles

Front brake pads approximately 3/4 worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,097 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,097 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,907 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to wear markers

Parking brake reserve travel on limit, border line pass

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,523 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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RL03 BVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RL03 BVM is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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